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Vacancy annoucement - P4, Programme Officer, UNEP/DTIE, Geneva
Job Title:
PROGRAMME OFFICER, P4
Department/ Office:
UNITED
NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME
Duty
Station: GENEVA
Posting Period:
23 July
2010-21 September 2010
Job Opening number:
10-ADM-UN ENVIRONMENT
PROGRAMME-15277-R-GENEVA (O)
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United Nations
Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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Org .Setting and Reporting
The United
Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations systems designated
entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its
mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by
keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the
attention of governments and the international community for action. The
overall objective of the UNEP's Division of Technology, Industry and Economics
(DTIE) is to encourage decision makers in government, local authorities and
industry to develop and adopt policies, strategies and practices and
technologies that promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production,
make efficient use of natural resources, ensure safe management of chemicals and
contribute to making trade and environment policies mutually supportive. It
promotes the development, use and transfer of policies, technologies, economic
instruments, managerial practices and other tools that assist in environmentally
sound decision making and the building of corresponding activities. Under
delegated authority, the Programme Officer will perform the following:
Responsibilities
1. Develop and manage economic analysis and
partnership activities in select economic sectors: coordinate and implement
research projects focused on economic opportunities for "greening" traditionally
"brown" economic sectors i.e. waste, transportation, buildings and
manufacturing; lead the production of research outputs, including drafting terms
of reference and preparing related contracts; manage and supervise external
experts, organize peer review activities and ensure highly quality standards of
outputs; develop and communicate recommendations to senior UNEP staff; monitor
relevant policy developments in major groups of countries; establish a network
of relevant institutions and researchers in collaboration with UNEP Regional
Offices and UN Regional Commissions; participate in international, regional and
national meetings; prepare speeches and monitor/assess project development and
implementation. 2. Support the overall management and operations of the
Economic and Trade Branch Research and Partnerships Unit: Provide guidance to
the Head, Research and Partnerships Unit on strategy, work programme and budget
development; coordinate preparation of project proposals and other funding
agreements, progress reports, financial statements and related project
documents; negotiate with donor and recipient government officials on project
funding and implementation; ensure projects are coordinated with relevant UNEP
divisions, regional offices and staff and other UN partners working at the
regional and national level.
Competencies
Professionalism – Proven
technical and project management expertise in the field of environmental
economics.
Planning and organizing – Proven
ability to plan, organize and manage projects, requiring an in-depth
understanding of its strategic direction and ability to integrate the work of
the Branch into the DTIE and UNEP work programme; ability to organize and
service inter-governmental bodies and technical meetings.
Teamwork – Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to
establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a
multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for
diversity, including gender balance.
Communication – Effective written, oral and presentation skills,
including the ability to draft and edit reports, studies and other documents;
ability to effectively chair meetings and develop consensus; defend difficult
issues and positions to senior officials; ability to provide advice and
guidance.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree
or equivalent) in economics, environmental economics or related area. A
first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be
accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in
environmental project management/programme management including producing
technical reports and providing policy advice, some of which should be at the
international level. Some experience in environmental economics and development
policy at an economy-wide level is desirable. Knowledge of UN processes and
operations both at global and national levels is an added advantage.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations
Secretariat. For the advertised post, fluency in oral and written English is
required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
United
Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no
restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity
and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs.
(Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations
Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Special Notice
Staff members are
subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or
her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new
functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
This position is funded for an initial period of one year and may be subject to
extension.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT
ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING,
PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN
ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.
| Contact information |
Geneva Environment Network (GEN) - International Environment House
(email: Gen.SECRETARY@unep.org) Phone: +41 22 917 86 19 |
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| News type | Vacancies |
| File link | n/a |
| File link local |
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| Source of information | Geneva Environment Network (GEN) - International Environment House |
| Keyword(s) | UNEP-MAP |
| Subject(s) | FINANCE-ECONOMY , NATURAL MEDIUM , POLICY-WATER POLICY AND WATER MANAGEMENT , PREVENTION AND NUISANCES POLLUTION |
| Geographical coverage | Switzerland, |
| News date | 05/08/2010 |
| Working language(s) | ENGLISH |
